Operating Instructions

TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower with the transmission lockout engaged. Towing can produce excessive internal pressure and damage the transmission.

To move the mower with the engine NOT running (dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the hydrostatic transmissions are unlocked (released).

1.Raise the body.

2.Lift the transmission lockout lever on both the RH and LH transmissions and secure into place with the locking cam.

3.The mower will “freewheel” with the levers in the LOCKOUT position. The levers must be in the highest position to completely unlock the transmissions.

Lockout Lever

Plunger

 

 

Depressed

 

Cam in

 

 

LOCKOUT

 

 

Position

 

 

 

Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position

4.After moving the mower, release the locking cam, placing the lever DOWN in the normal OPERATING position. Make sure the trans- mission lockout plunger on the side of the trans- mission case (activated by the lockout lever) is completely released, otherwise the transmis- sion operation will be erratic.

Lockout Lever

 

 

Cam in

Plunger

 

UNLOCKED

Released

 

Position

 

 

 

Lockout Lever - Normal Operating Position

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING

IMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full speed when mowing, to allow the engine to produce full horsepower and to increase efficiency of the engine cooling system.

•Keep the mower deck and discharge chute clean.

•Mow with sharp blades. A dull blade tears the grass (resulting in poor lawn appearance) and uses extra power (slowing the mowing speed).

•It is preferable to cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Mow frequently and do not cut grass too short. (For best appearance, cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass height.)

•When mowing, operate the engine at or near full throttle for the best cutting action and performance of the grass handling system (GHS). Mowing with a lower engine RPM causes the mowing blade to not cut clean and tear the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at full speed.

•When mowing in adverse conditions (tall and/or wet grass), mow the grass twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting - 4 in. (102 mm) - for the first pass and then make a second pass cutting to the desired height.

•Use a slow setting on the FSC for trimming operations.

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